“Local derbies are always exciting affairs and they have picked up a bit of form recently. I always knew they were in a false position as they have plenty of experience and a lot of quality individuals.

“When we played them earlier in the season I felt they were the better team and we were quite lucky to get a point.

“We have upped the intensity in training and we’re seeing more competition so we might pick up a few more knocks but at the moment we should have a full squad.”

Star had an empty Saturday as their game against Edinburgh City was called off less than an hour before kick-off.

The Lowland League leaders had already made the journey to Islecroft before the match was postponed due to the amount of water on one part of the pitch.

And despite their trip, the call-off was something of a relief for the Edinburgh side.

McGinley said: “They were half a squad down so their manager was delighted – and that’s his words, not mine!

“ We had a laugh and a joke about it.

“We had a full compliment of players to choose from for about the first time all season so I’m disappointed from that point, I’m not really concerned about the opposition.

“Personally I would have given it a go but it’s not my decision.

“ The ref felt there were was a tiny area of the park that was a danger to the players so he called it off.

“If you look at it an hour and a half later it was the right decision. I would have given it a go but that’s not my job.”

● Saturday’s game will kick off at 1.30pm to allow for extra-time and penalties if required.